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FALL/WINTER 2011: MOVE OVER, BIG KID. BABIES BACK IN TOWN - Part 1 A few years ago, the buzz word in the kids' market was "boys". Designers realized that the time had come for fashionable garments for the little brother, and, that an American parent was ready for hip boyswear too. Then we had a few seasons when anything "tween" had a special "this is so new!" cachet. And then the market for luxury infantwear soared. It's hard to believe, but there was a time when one couldn't find a cashmere sweater for a baby! And, of course, the demand for organic, everything "green" products remains. But, back to babies. Regardless of the economic climate, people form unions and create families. Babies are born. With the newest among us in mind, wherever possible, I've included a collection's infant sizes as well as tots and kids from the Fall/Winter 2011 Children's Club (March 6-8, 2011). Hello, infantistas!
Homebase: Rye Brook, NY DESIGNERS: Dayna Cohen and Michele Polo Sizes: 2 to 16 years; Wholesale prices: $18-$32 The designers have added interesting placements to their boldly printed Jersey dresses. Waist details and side gathers add shape where a girl may not have it (yet).  Outstanding Piece: Placements at the waist, sleeves and sides give the Sadie Dress graphic punch. Tel: 914-481-1113 E-mail: Info@hudsonthreads.com
Homebase: Lawrenceville, NJ DESIGNER: Natasha Pantelyat Sizes: 3 months to 4T; Wholesale prices: $25-$40 Kidcuteture, and now their infant group Kashka, are gaining a following with retailers who admire the architectural shapes, bold colors and signature swirl motif. 
Outstanding Pieces: The baby and big girl dresses are two cute ways to do gray and a hip approach to dressing sisters. Tel: 609-216-7490 E-mail: Sales@kidcuteture.com
Homebase: Carol Stream, IL DESIGNER: Joy Cha Sizes: 2 to 10 years; Wholesale prices: $14-$66 Cha has added sweater knits to her impressive collection of offbeat tees, skirts and dresses.  Outstanding Pieces: These new, beautifully colored collage pieces are a fresh way to do sweater dressing! Tel: 630 260-7885 E-mail: Joy@lemonloveslime.com
Homebase: Los Angeles, CA DESIGNERS: Maureen Chianese and Jennifer Friese Sizes: NB to 8 years; Wholesale prices: contact manufacturer Influenced by Asian ceramics and textiles, these dresses have the simplicity of a kimono shape and the rich tones of Japanese pottery.  Outstanding Piece: A bold print juxtaposed with a rich solid, and the contrast of a cotton sateen top and cotton velvet skirt, lend textural and tonal interest to this modern piece. Tel: 323-924-5468 E-mail: Nokobaby@mac.com
Homebase: Hoboken, NJ DESIGNER: Jordi Perez Sizes: 3 months to 12 years; Wholesale prices: $13-$33 Thanks to unique details, some with a child-drawn feeling, unusual color combinations and interesting fabric pairing, every piece this season is a gem.  Outstanding Piece: The choices Perez made - from the contrast of the bright floral embroidery against the dusty mauve ground to the spark of the lime green ribbon - add up to a simply gorgeous Malvina dress. Tiny Ginger Showroom (Ginger Dhaliwal) Tel: 646-645-9773 E-mail: Tinyginger@gmail.com
Homebase: Los Angeles, CA Sizes: 12 months to 14 years; Wholesale prices: DESIGNER: Ary Ary is digging the Seventies with cotton knit pieces and funky period details.  Outstanding Piece: Ary gives a casual navy knit dress a touch of disco glamour with an ombred zipper. Tel: 213-627-2676 E-mail: Info@stellaindustries.com
Seen at the March 2011 Children's Club; Originally published March 18, 2011
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